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What is the recommended approach for administering glucocorticoids?
What is the recommended approach for administering glucocorticoids?
- Giving a large initial dose and maintaining it at that level
- Switching to a different type of medication after the initial dose
- Abruptly stopping the medication to prevent side effects
- Gradually reducing the dose until reaching the minimum effective dose (correct)
Why should corticosteroids not be stopped abruptly?
Why should corticosteroids not be stopped abruptly?
- To reduce drug resistance
- To avoid allergic reactions
- To avoid adrenal crisis (correct)
- To prevent weight gain
What is the impact of chronic therapy with glucocorticoids?
What is the impact of chronic therapy with glucocorticoids?
- It prevents the progression of the disease
- It suppresses clinical manifestations without affecting the pathological process (correct)
- It eliminates the need for careful monitoring
- It is curative for most patients
Which type of glucocorticoid is recommended for keeping the disease under control?
Which type of glucocorticoid is recommended for keeping the disease under control?
Why is it important to consider co-diseases like diabetes and hypertension when using glucocorticoids?
Why is it important to consider co-diseases like diabetes and hypertension when using glucocorticoids?
Which route of administration is recommended for emergency situations involving glucocorticoids?
Which route of administration is recommended for emergency situations involving glucocorticoids?
In the treatment of Addison's disease, why is the dosage of hydrocortisone divided throughout the day?
In the treatment of Addison's disease, why is the dosage of hydrocortisone divided throughout the day?
Which synthetic mineralocorticoid is used to raise mineralocorticoid activity to a normal level?
Which synthetic mineralocorticoid is used to raise mineralocorticoid activity to a normal level?
What is the purpose of using dexamethasone for the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome?
What is the purpose of using dexamethasone for the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome?
Which condition would NOT be treated with glucocorticoids according to the text?
Which condition would NOT be treated with glucocorticoids according to the text?
In which condition would emergency IV corticosteroid therapy typically be used?
In which condition would emergency IV corticosteroid therapy typically be used?
